Empire State Building lights up in Eagles’ and Patriots’ team colors to ‘honor’ them

Nothing like being reminded your hated rival is playing in the Super Bowl.

The Empire State Building decided to 'honor' the Giants' and Jets' hated division rivals by lighting up in the Eagles' and Patriots' team colors shortly after the Super Bowl matchup was decided following the Eagles' win over the Vikings in the NFC Championship Game Sunday night.

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"Congratulations to the @Patriots and the @Eagles, The AFC and NFC Champions! In honor of their upcoming trip to the big game our lights are now shining in their colors. Who will you be cheering for on February 4th?" the Empire State Building's Twitter account wrote.

Congratulations to the @Patriots and the @Eagles, The AFC and NFC Champions! In honor of their upcoming trip to the big game our lights are now shining in their colors. Who will you be cheering for on February 4th? 🏈 pic.twitter.com/IsDZLLbrmG

One side of the Empire State Building was lit up in the Eagles' green and white while the other side was lit up in the Patriots' blue and red.

While the Empire State Building previously split its tower lights four ways to honor the Patriots, Jaguars, Eagles and Vikings, giving special recognition to its city's two most-hated rivals is a bold move.

Nick Foles led the Eagles over the Vikings. (Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

No word yet if the NYPD at least greased the Empire State Building to prevent fans from trying to climb up it.